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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Africas highest peak
— most achievable big climb

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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Climbing Mont Blanc

Western Europe's
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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Adventures in Nepal

Everest Base Camp,
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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Alps Trekking

Multi-day routes through Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery

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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Alps Mountaineering

Technical alpine routes and 4000m peaks in the European Alps

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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Africas highest peak
— most achievable big climb

EXPLORE GUIDES

Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Climbing Mont Blanc

Western Europe's
highest summit

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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Adventures in Nepal

Everest Base Camp,
Annapurna & beyond

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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Alps Trekking

Multi-day routes through Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery

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Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) at sunset as seen from Forest Camp during the Fishtail Mountain - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Alps Mountaineering

Technical alpine routes and 4000m peaks in the European Alps

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Life Happens Outdoors community member posing on Kilimanjaro with a sea of clouds behind them in clear weather

8 Week Kilimanjaro Training Plan

Training for Hiking, Treks & Climbs

Everything you need to know before you book your expedition.

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Life Happens Outdoors team climbing Mont Blanc on the summit ridge with glaciers in view during the Climb Mont Blanc Summit Course.

10 Tips for Climbing Mont Blanc

Trip Planning for Treks & Climbs

The complete step-by-step planning framework.

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Mountaineering Gear

Trip Planning for Treks & Climbs

Build the strength and stamina your mountain demands.

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An adventure holiday for anyone with a pulse. No fitness requirements or prerequisites. Come as you are. Great for those who already train 1-2 times per week or would like to use this upcoming adventure as an opportunity to kickstart a fitness journey. Joiners should be comfortable with their physical fitness and regularly train at least 2-3 times a week in the lead up to this adventure. Joiners should be comfortable with their physical fitness and regularly train at least 2-3 times a week in the lead up to this adventure.Joiners should be comfortable with their physical fitness and regularly train at least 2-3 times a week in the lead up to this adventure. Need we explain further? No prior experience is required. Basic skills may be taught during this adventure. The skills necessary to safely complete this adventure will be taught as a part of this experience. This adventure requires prior experience, pre-requisite skills or certifications. See below for details. We aim to strike a balance between unique local experiences and international standards of comfort and hygiene. Hostels are dorm-style accommodation used during certain legs of our trips and expeditions. They can be quite trendy with common areas, restaurants and cafes. Expect rooms to include a bed and a mattress as well as a common dining area with chairs and tables. You’ll need to bring a sleeping bag and an optional pillow. When the experience includes camping we provide the tents, sleeping mats, common dining tents, camping chairs and camping tables. The only thing you’ll need to get is a sleeping bag and an optional camping pillow. Please refer to the LHO gear list for more information specific to the trip you’re on. Mountain Lodges are usually well equipped, providing beds with duvets and pillows. They also include a common restaurant area. Some lodges require a sleeping liner.